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A review by romecca
Steal Me by India R. Adams
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
First, there is no way my words are adequate enough to express how good this book is and how much I loved it. Steal Me is book one in India R. Adam’s Haunted Road series. The book is basically divided into two parts. The first half of the book is told mainly from Maverick’s POV. We see how Maverick meets Delilah and how their romance slowly develops. It’s a story of two people helping each other through loss and trauma. Maverick is definitely one of my new book boyfriends. I loved how he recognized Delilah’s trauma and allowed the relationship to progress at her pace. He never pushed hard, but he was always there for her. He also never sugarcoated the truth when helping Delilah through her trauma.
The second half of the book is told from Tuck’s POV. Tuck is Delilah’s brother. Tuck’s POV fills us in on his, Delilah and Viola’s childhood and the combined losses that forged their tight bond. We meet and learn about the mysterious Kenny, as well as see Tuck and Viola’s unusual path to romance. Tuck and Viola are definitely the caretakers in this group and always show depth of understanding that astounds me. And I loved how India R. Adam’s left hints throughout the book as to Kenny and Delilah’s relationship.
I also loved how strong the sibling relationships were – Maverick and Bailey, Tucker and Delilah, and Diesel and Viola. Those brothers loved deeply and would sacrifice anything for their sisters. All of the characters were complex and interesting, and the story definitely pulls in the reader. And although the book deals with tough topics like, depression, trauma, and abuse, I never felt like it was too much. I’m so glad I waited to read this series until all the books were published because the ending leaves you hanging on the edge of your seat (in a good way). Highly recommend!
The second half of the book is told from Tuck’s POV. Tuck is Delilah’s brother. Tuck’s POV fills us in on his, Delilah and Viola’s childhood and the combined losses that forged their tight bond. We meet and learn about the mysterious Kenny, as well as see Tuck and Viola’s unusual path to romance. Tuck and Viola are definitely the caretakers in this group and always show depth of understanding that astounds me. And I loved how India R. Adam’s left hints throughout the book as to Kenny and Delilah’s relationship.
I also loved how strong the sibling relationships were – Maverick and Bailey, Tucker and Delilah, and Diesel and Viola. Those brothers loved deeply and would sacrifice anything for their sisters. All of the characters were complex and interesting, and the story definitely pulls in the reader. And although the book deals with tough topics like, depression, trauma, and abuse, I never felt like it was too much. I’m so glad I waited to read this series until all the books were published because the ending leaves you hanging on the edge of your seat (in a good way). Highly recommend!